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B216 RAC

1985 Talbot Horizon

Blue Petrol 1442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,274 mi
Last recorded80,274 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Talbot Horizon59,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB216 RAC
MakeTalbot
ModelHorizon
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,442cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 80,274 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 80,028 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 79,834 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 79,667 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 79,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 78,256 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 77,130 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 75,208 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,928 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,561 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,699 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 71,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 71,258 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,225 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 69,996 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,996 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Horizon?

Based on 1,075 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
1,134
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
brake binding 41
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
constant velocity joint gaiter split 39
Steering rack gaiter split 35
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B216 RAC is a 1985 Talbot Horizon in Blue with a 1,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Horizon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 59,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Horizon fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B216 RAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Horizon typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Talbot Horizon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B216 RAC registered?

B216 RAC is a 1985 Talbot Horizon, first registered on 26 February 1985.

Is B216 RAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B216 RAC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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